Is Amoeba a Protist?

In protistology, amoeba specifically pertains to the genus Amoeba (true amoeba) of the family Amoebidae, class Tubulinea. This genus is comprised of single-celled protists. They are free-living and feed on bacteria, other protists, or detritus. ... One of the best-known examples is the giant amoeba, Amoeba proteus.

Is amoeba protist or bacteria?

An amoeba is a classification of protist (single-celled eukaryotic organism that is neither plant, animal, bacteria, nor fungus) that are amorphous in shape. They move via forming 'feet-like' pseudopodia, which are also used for feeding.

Is amoeba a protist or monera?

Answer Expert Verified. Amoeba belongs to Protista. Protists are unicellular microorganisms that are also microscopic. On the basis of complexity of cell divisions they fall under the eukaryotic organisms.